WET Center
Overview
The Water, Energy and Technology Center at Fresno State supports businesses in the Central Valley’s food, agriculture, water, and energy industries. It combines business development assistance, technical and industry expertise, research connections, and venture programs. Startups can explore Valley Ventures acceleration, food entrepreneurs can ask about Culinary Catalyst, and established businesses can discuss tailored advising. Investors and regional partners can connect through the center’s entrepreneurship network. Program eligibility, applications, membership, facilities, and costs vary by offering, so ask the team which route fits your business; participation does not guarantee funding.
What they do
Agtech startup acceleration
Runs an accelerator for later-stage agtech startups with sales and pitch training, mentoring from founders and industry leaders, investor education, and Central Valley farm tours.
Water and energy technology commercialization
Manages a state-supported innovation cluster that gives water, energy, and agtech startups legal, business, and technical help and pilot opportunities, and convenes expert reviews that guide inventors toward commercialization.
Business advising and investor education
Matches companies with advisors from its network of industry experts, investors, and executives, and trains founders to pitch while teaching aspiring angel investors to evaluate early-stage companies.
Food and community entrepreneurship
Trains local food entrepreneurs in HACCP food safety and business planning, and hosts a state-funded hub connecting Central Valley entrepreneurs, especially from underserved communities, with partner business support.
Programs and services
Locations
- Program address 2911 E. Barstow Avenue, M/S OF 144, Fresno, CA 93740-8021, United States